In a somewhat humorous report published by Sky News, the Advertising Standards Agency instructed a broadband service called 6G Internet to stop confusing customers with the supposed existence of 6G networks via its advertising campaigns. What exactly happened...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-09-2023

In a UK first, a busy road in Hull was fitted with numerous sensors and lights to help reduce collisions by warning drivers of oncoming traffic. What challenges do typical roads face, what exactly was installed, and could such technology become widespread?...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-08-2023

NASA—the National Aeronautics and Space Administration—is best known for sending spacecraft to the moon and other unmanned spacecraft to remote parts of our solar system. However, they are involved with many aspects of aerospace research, and the development o...

By Liam Critchley | 22-08-2023

While AI developments have rapidly developed, there is a growing concern that the energy consumption from AI could be negatively contributing to climate change. What challenges does AI pose with respect to energy, what data is available regarding energy usage...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-08-2023

Are Chinese organisations hacking the car you’re driving? There has been a lot said about how they could be.  And it’s not just Chinese-manufactured vehicles that could be targeted, although they may be more vulnerable. Any manufacturer’s vehicle that uses tec...

By Paul Whytock | 21-08-2023

Recently, Tesla announced that it will be constructing a data centre that the world has never seen before, and while some are excited by the news, others are somewhat sceptical, thinking that this claim will be like most of Elon Musk’s other ventures. What dat...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-08-2023

As a controversial law behind encryption is soon to come into power, tech companies around the world are petitioning the UK government to withdraw the requirement for backdoor access, essentially breaking encryption. What exactly is the UK looking to do, why i...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-08-2023

Recently, OpenAI shut down its AI detection tool due to low accuracy. This event highlights the challenge of distinguishing AI-generated content from human-written material. Moreover, a new study has shown a decline in the performance of ChatGPT over time. Thi...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-08-2023

Solar panels are supposed to be the future of green energy, and yet, a new report has highlighted that the carbon impact from solar panels could be three times higher than previously thought. What makes silicon panels so carbon intensive, what does the new rep...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-08-2023

Imagine a home that can diagnose its own problems and even call for repairs. Sounds futuristic? A recent story published on The Verge shows that we might be closer than you think, but there are still hurdles to overcome. This article explores the challenges sm...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-08-2023

Researchers have developed a novel method using LEDs to detect water concentrations in rotting foods, a breakthrough that could help identify spoiled produce earlier and reduce food waste. What challenges does produce face, what did the researchers develop, an...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-08-2023

A recent report from the Wall Street Journal has highlighted that lead cables still in active use could be poisoning underground water sources, but while this may be the case in the US, the UK is hardly at risk. What challenges does lead infrastructure pose to...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-07-2023

Modern-day robotics (especially soft robotics) take a lot of inspiration from nature. A lot of these inspirations come from trying to mimic how animals move to give robots a better degree of locomotion. Many animals can navigate tricky terrain by using multi-f...

By Liam Critchley | 28-07-2023

In a world of consumption and waste, it is amazing to see how copious amounts of technology quickly find their way into landfills with little regard for recycling. Recognising the waste caused by ID cards, Eurolan has demonstrated a new ePaper-based ID card th...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-07-2023